An Image Of Celia (State II)
An Image Of Celia (State II)
Signed Print
David Hockney
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Medium: Lithograph
Edition size: 10
Year: 1986
Size: H 170cm x W 128cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1993 | Christie's London | United Kingdom |
Meaning & Analysis
An Image Of Celia, State II (1986) is David Hockney’s largest colour print composed of 288 separate copier prints. The work presents Celia Birtwell who became the icon of Hockney’s portraits in the 1980s and features in over thirty of his prints.
As part of the printmaking process, the artist cut up his previous work, An Image Of Celia, State I, and mixed its fragments to compose a shaped collage. After the lithographed sheets and fragments of black and white paper had been combined, Hockney added the screenprinting and a frame adjusted to the irregular outlines of the playful, cut-and-pasted composition. Considering that Hockney rarely mixed mediums, An Image Of Celia, State II can be seen as one of his most sophisticated prints.
Working with the materials of An Image Of Celia, State I, Hockney placed the Vogue head over the one he had first drawn and added new layers of drawing around it. While the first state consisted of sixteen plates, the new version incorporates thirty-three.
The Cubist imagery, recognizable in how Hockney depicted the female face, is accompanied here by a vibrant colour palette. The print juxtaposes elements of blue, green, and orange, a bold combination evocative of the artist’s most famous works, such as Pool And Pink Pole (1984) or Montcalm Interior With 2 Dogs (1988).
British-born artist David Hockney is a kaleidoscopic force in the art world. Born in 1937, Hockney's vibrant palette and innovative techniques have left an indelible mark on contemporary art. A pioneer of the British Pop Art movement in the 1960s, he seamlessly transitioned through various styles, from photo collages to vivid landscapes. Renowned for his exploration of light and space, Hockney's versatility extends to painting, printmaking, photography, and stage design. A captivating storyteller, his works often capture the essence of modern life with a playful yet profound touch. With a career spanning decades, Hockney remains an enduring visionary in the ever-evolving art world.
